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V872 PDN

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,824 mi
Last recorded104,824 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV872 PDN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 104,824 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 104,820 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2011 103,766 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2011 103,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 100,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 100,721 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 97,876 miles

n/s inner cv gaitor split

Pass 11 Apr 2008 94,486 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 94,482 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2007 87,424 miles

All brake pads getting low

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2006 82,513 miles

advise front and rear brake discs and pads.

advise offside front tyre.

Pass 21 Oct 2005 75,490 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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V872 PDN is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 107,425 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V872 PDN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V872 PDN registered?

V872 PDN is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is V872 PDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V872 PDN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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